Billions Being Invested in Advanced Manufacturing Sector In St. Louis Region
The St. Louis region is emerging as a national leader in advanced manufacturing, boasting over 48,000 skilled workers and a concentration of aerospace jobs nearly four times higher than similarly sized markets. Major employers like Boeing, Gulfstream, ICL Group, and West Star Aviation are investing billions in the area, creating thousands of new jobs in aerospace, electric vehicle components, and aircraft maintenance. Education and workforce development efforts are also expanding, with new advanced manufacturing facilities and training programs opening across Missouri and Illinois. Key infrastructure and St. Louis’s central location make it an ideal hub for logistics, research, and innovation, with major projects like Gateway South poised to redefine the construction and prefab industry. These strategic advantages solidify advanced manufacturing as one of the region’s four top growth industries.